Beta Reader

by sarah parker
17th March 2014

I have been a beta reader for my friend Debbie Ellen Carr who has been writing Balancing Syrestia, and have so far have enjoyed every minute of her books.

It got me thinking though that I would love ot become a beta reader for other authors too. So I was told to come on here and let you all know who I am.

Sarah

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Don't you think in your own work a lot of it is carried over in your head it's not til you get down to reading out loud that you start to notice the big holes, then the work begins... Regards Paul

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Oh Paul, you are a wag and a wit, sir! LOL!

I find it FAR easier to spot mistakes in the work of others than I do in my own - must be the teacher in me.

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I am CoNsTant Ly maakin eRRores but CaNN nevERRR spOTTTT em miself. rugrads Pool.

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